Conservation of Gilding and Surface DecorationsLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students will learn in theory and practice about deterioration mechanisms of the gilded objects as well as objects with other type of surface decoration, including picture frames and get to know the materials and methods used in conservation - restoration of such objects.

Content

Cleaning, making copies of missing decorative parts, filling and various retouching and patination methods, including the use of original gilding methods with various leaf metals is part of the course.

Objects will be photographed and documented according to the department´s documentation requirements, which include also the material analysis of the objects. Practical work will be executed either alone or as a group work assignment

Qualifications

Courses: Introduction to easel paintings conservation, Gilding.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has often been absent from the teaching sessions. Activity during the teaching sessions and rehearsals has been unsatisfactory. The student has problems in understanding most of the basic concepts in conservation of objects with gilded surfaces / other types of surface coatings. The capacity to make relevantmaterial and treatment choices associated with the work is limited and the student has problems to apply theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning in the rehearsal tasks is weak and the student has many gaps in his/her knowledge.
The student does not work independently and needs a lot of further guidance from the teacher. The student has not given enough attention to the subject, and he/she does not have a clear overall understanding of the subject.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has taken part in most of the teaching sessions and projects and his/her activity on the course has been good. The student acts flexibly as a group member.
The studies have proceeded consistently. The student is able to understand most of the basic concepts in conservation of objects with gilded surfaces / other types of surface coatings and is able to apply the theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning of the rehearsal tasks is valid and the student understands the causes and effects of one's choices in the tasks.
The student works independently but there is still some need for further guidance from the teacher. The student has given enough attention for the subject and has an overall understanding of the subject.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the course objectives fully. The student has taken actively and constructively part in the teaching and the project. The student’s actions enhance the group activities.
The student masters the topics of the course and its prerequisites, and is able to apply theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning in the rehearsal tasks is professional and the student can validate the causes and effects of his/her choices.
The student works independently. The student masters the overall subject in both theory and practice.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has often been absent from the teaching sessions. Activity during the teaching sessions and rehearsals has been unsatisfactory. The student has problems in understanding most of the basic concepts in conservation of objects with gilded surfaces / other types of surface coatings. The capacity to make relevantmaterial and treatment choices associated with the work is limited and the student has problems to apply theoretical studies to practical work. The reasoning in the rehearsal tasks is weak and the student has many gaps in his/her knowledge.
The student does not work independently and needs a lot of further guidance from the teacher. The student has not given enough attention to the subject, and he/she does not have a clear overall understanding of the subject.

Further information

Lectures, video, practical conservation work